Led by the ‘extremely knowledgeable and sharp’ competition law veteran Gönenç Gürkaynak, the group at ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law distinguishes itself on the market through its ’exceptional blend of professionalism, responsiveness and deep legal expertise’. The team is exceptionally well-placed to advise on merger control issues and investigations before the Turkish Competition Authority. The group includes Korhan Yıldırım, who advises on issues such as cartel agreements and abuse of dominance claims, Öznur Inanılır, who is experienced in compliance, investigations and merger controls, and Harun Gündüz, who is praised as a ‘very knowledgeable competition lawyer’. Other key lawyers for competition law mandates are Onur Özgümüş, Eda Duru, Ebru İnce, Kağan Uçar, and Dilara Yeşilyaprak.
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- ‘The lawyers are truly exceptional, not only in their legal expertise but also in their character and approach. What sets them apart is their ability to combine deep competition knowledge with a collaborative, client-focused mindset.'
- ‘Gönenç Gürkaynak is an absolutely amazing competition law expert. He is extremely knowledgeable and sharp. There isn’t any competition law question that he doesn’t have the answer to.'
- ‘Highly dedicated team with a rich level of experience and know-how in the field of competition regulations. They have a willingness to defend and achieve the best for the client.’
- ‘Gönenç Gürkaynak and Korhan Yıldırım are trusted and known for their expertise in competition law. Their business acumen and commitment to excellence distinguish them from the rest.’
- ‘The group distinguishes itself through an exceptional blend of professionalism, responsiveness, and deep legal expertise.'
- ‘Highly respected professional team in their field. They are always accessible, reliable and hardworking.’
Key clients
- Google LLC
- L'Oréal Türkiye Kozmetik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
- Allianz Sigorta A.Ş.
- Groupe Canal+ SAS
- Chryso-Kat Katkı Malzemeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- KPS Capital Partners, LP
- Nippon Express Holdings, Inc.
- CL Financing Gold Limited
- Novo Holdings A/S
- Michelin Lastikleri Tic. A.Ş.
- Synopsys, Inc.
- Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Work highlights
Represented Chryso-Kat Katkı Malzemeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Turkish subsidiary of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.) in a full-fledged investigation launched by the Turkish Competition Authority against various undertakings active in the construction chemicals market.
Assisted with the merger control filing for the transaction concerning the acquisition of sole control by Novo Holdings A/S over Single Use Support GmbH, which has been unconditionally approved by the Turkish Competition Board.
Assisted with the merger control filing for the transaction concerning the indirect acquisition of sole control by KPS Capital Partners, LP over Innomotics GmbH, Germany, and Innomotics LLC, US, which has been unconditionally approved by the Turkish Competition Board.
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Practice head
Gönenç Gürkaynak
Other key lawyers
Korhan Yıldırım; Öznur Inanılır; Harun Gündüz; Onur Özgümüş; Eda Duru; Ebru İnce; Kağan Uçar; Dilara Yeşilyaprak; Berfu Akgün; Görkem Yardım; Betül Baş; Can Yıldırım; Ceren Özkanlı Samlı